Company History

1991 Company accredited with BS 5750: ISO 9002

1994 Launch of the ‘ART 2000’ Roadtank, which receives United Biscuits
approval and wins ‘UK Tanker of the Year’ award

1996 ART awarded exclusive long-term distribution contract by Pura
Foods PLC

1997 ART awarded exclusive long-term distribution contract by Anglia
Oils, supported by newly developed site at Hull

2000 Major Company reorganisation with the departure of three of the
company’s directors and the appointment of Harry Conroy as
Chairman

2002 Awarded exclusive long-term contract with Barry Callebaut UK
Limited supported by the introduction of pioneering multi-
compartment chocolate tankers

2004 ART awarded 1st Chilled & Frozen Distribution Contract with
Aarhus Karlshamns

2005 ART awarded exclusive contract with Classic Couverture for Bulk
Liquid Chocolate business
ART awarded share of Bulk Liquid Syrup contract with Tate and
Lyle Europe based in Greenwich and opens new operating centre in
Greenwich to support operations

2006 ART awarded exclusive contract with Premier Brands for
distribution of Bulk Liquid Chocolate distribution

2007 ART awarded 2nd Chilled & Frozen Distribution Contract with Kepak
Convenience Foods delivering Rustler Burgers and Ingredients.